The charity, despite escalating demand, has struggled to keep up with distribution of the food donations from foundations and the general public.

"We are experiencing about a 60 percent increase in distribution, and because of that, we do not have enough people and we don't have enough distribution square footage,” said Julie Butner, with the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

That's where another Fort Worth partner has come “running” to the rescue. The annual Cowtown Marathon donated space in its operations warehouse for the box packing mission.

"This is a way for us to be able to give back to all those people who come out to our race and help us,” Heidi Swartz said. “Now we can help the Tarrant Area Food Bank, and in return, they can help all the people out there in the community needing help. It’s just a win-win. It's neighbors helping neighbors.”